Xylosma congestum
Xylosma, Glossy Xylosma
Description
This medium sized, mounding evergreen shrub with lustrous yellow green foliage produces new growth that is tinted rosy red. It has a growth habit that is loose, graceful and spreading.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.